John Andrews

John Lawrence "Larry" Andrews, age 87, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Memorial Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. with Pastor John James officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday January 21, 2016 from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. and 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Lawrence was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 18, 1929, the son of John and Olivia Elizabeth (Wacker) Andrews. He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School.  Lawrence married Norma Lynn Hoover on August 25, 1949 in Vancouver, WA.

Lawrence had worked for Carl Geller Electric, Diamond Rio and retired from St. Johns Public Schools as an electrician in 1994.  Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle and attending antique tractor shows.  He loved spending time with his family at Crystal Lake, Lake Margrethe and water skiing. He was a lifelong member of the NRA.

He is survived by his wife Norma Andrews of St. Johns, MI, children; Jim and Diane Margaret Andrews of St. Johns, MI, Janet Lynn and David Nielsen of Fowler, MI, Gene and Juliane Andrews of St. Johns, MI, 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 brothers; Richard and Doris Andrews of St. Johns, MI, and Paul and Noreen Andrews of Lansing, MI.  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Mary Andrews, great grandson Xander Andrews and brother Clarence Andrews.

Memorials may be made to Make a Wish Foundation or Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.